Circuit Mason
Complete RF Design Chain
Circuit Mason
Full featured frequency domain RF circuit simulator
Integrated schematic capture (TinyCad)
Available command line interface
Several built-in optimizers and statistical tools
Random, Simplex (Gradient), Genetic, Sweep
Monte Carlo, Yield Optimization
Powerful schematic features
Variables and calculations, subcircuits, and units
Output microstrip layouts to Mentor PADS ASCII file
Smith Chart and Rectangular Plots
Plot up to six equations, colors and labels
Plot statistical outputs from Mason
Transmission line calculator (and more)
Analyze based on physical inputs
Synthesize based on desired electrical properties
Uses any model from the "Open Model" Project
Mason Educational Resources Project
Develop resources for learning RF with Mason
Develop resources for advanced RF topics
Link to Folded Dipole project (pictured above)
Electrical and physical models of several devices
S-Parameters defined algebraically
Physical shapes for Layout defined algebraically
Transmission lines, antennas, connectors, etc.
Files in easily understood XML
Interfaces to Circuit Mason and PrimCalc
Wave Mason
Simulate wave motions through multiple materials
Several stimulus options
Copyright 2010, Gregory Kiesel